Youths For Christ - Uliyotenda Baba Uliyotenda Tenda Sasa Lyrics
Lyrics
Uliyoyatenda Mungu Baba
Uliyoyatenda tenda sasa
Uliyoyatenda Emanueli Baba
Uliyoyatenda tenda sasa
Uliyoyatenda Ebenezer Baba
Uliyoyatenda tenda sasa
Uliyoyatenda Mungu Baba
Uliyoyatenda tenda sasa
Uliyoyatenda Mungu Baba
Uliyoyatenda tenda leo
Tenda Emanueli
Tenda Ebenezer
Tenda Elishaddai
Tenda Adonai
Tenda Mungu wangu
Video
ULIYOTENDA BABA ULIYOTENDA TENDA SASA instrumental -Worship TV
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on February 16, 2021, "Uliyotenda Baba Uliyotenda Tenda Sasa" by Youths For Christ emerges as a potent prayer in song, a vibrant expression of faith that reaches back into the heart of biblical history to inform the present moment. The title itself, a direct appeal in Swahili, translates to "What You have done, Father, what You have done, do it now," encapsulating the entirety of its message: a fervent plea for God to manifest His past mighty acts in the contemporary lives of believers. This is not merely a nostalgic remembrance of divine interventions long ago, but a spirited invocation, a confident expectation that the God who acted then is fully capable and willing to act today.
The core of the song lies in its repetitive, yet incredibly powerful, call for God’s historical deeds to be replicated in the present. It directly addresses God as "Mungu Baba," or "God Father," acknowledging His paternal relationship with humanity, a relationship rooted in compassion and care. The repeating phrase "Uliyoyatenda tenda sasa" (What You have done, do it now) is a testament to the unchanging nature of God, a theological cornerstone affirmed in Scripture, such as in Malachi 3:6, where God declares, "For I the Lord do not change," and in Hebrews 13:8, which states, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." This unwavering characteristic of God underpins the entire prayer, giving strength and validity to the request that His past interventions not be confined to history but become a living reality. When the song pivots to "tenda leo" (do it today), it injects an immediate urgency, a confident expectation that divine timing is always now, aligning with the spirit of Psalm 118:24, "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
The song masterfully weaves in several profound names of God, each unlocking a deeper dimension of His character and power, thereby enriching the prayer’s scope. The invocation of "Emanueli Baba" calls upon God as "God with us," a name first prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and perfectly fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 with the birth of Jesus. To pray "Tenda Emanueli" is to ask for God’s active, personal presence to be made manifest, for His divine companionship and intervention to be palpable in every circumstance. It is an appeal for the living Christ to intercede and act. Following this, the prayer turns to "Ebenezer Baba," remembering the "Stone of Help" that Samuel set up in 1 Samuel 7:12 after God had powerfully delivered Israel from the Philistines. Calling upon "Tenda Ebenezer" is to invoke God as the steadfast Helper and Deliverer, the one who provides timely assistance and overcomes formidable obstacles, affirming that God’s saving hand is always available.
Further expanding this divine tapestry, the song appeals to "Elishaddai" and "Adonai." "Elishaddai," or "God Almighty" (often translated as "God All-Sufficient"), is a name frequently associated with God’s omnipotence and His ability to provide and fulfill His covenant promises, as revealed to Abraham in Genesis 17:1 and to Moses in Exodus 6:3. When "Tenda Elishaddai" is sung, it is a profound declaration of faith in God’s boundless power to perform the impossible, to create, sustain, and bring to pass that which seems beyond human capability. Concluding with "Adonai," meaning "Lord" or "Master," the song acknowledges God’s supreme sovereignty and authority over all creation. To pray "Tenda Adonai" is to humbly submit to His divine will while simultaneously asking Him to exercise His undisputed dominion to bring about His purposes. Each name invoked acts as a powerful reminder of a distinct facet of God’s character—His presence, His help, His power, His sovereignty—making the collective prayer a comprehensive act of trust and dependence. This song is a robust spiritual tool, not merely a musical piece, powerfully encouraging believers to reflect on God’s unchanging faithfulness and to boldly ask Him to demonstrate that same power and love in their daily lives.